Microsoft expands Windows piracy check on downloads

**MIG-31** · Mar 31, 2005, 08:49 PM

Expanding its measures to combat software piracy, Microsoft Corp. will require users who want to download local-language add-ons to Windows to first validate their copy of the operating system as legitimate.
Microsoft now offers versions of Windows XP in 24 languages and supports another 20 languages with free operating system add-ons, called Windows XP Language Interface Packs. The add-ons don't offer complete translations of the Windows XP user interface but cover many of its common features.

Over the coming months, Microsoft will require users who want to download the add-ons to first authenticate their copy of Windows, blocking access for users of pirated Windows copies, the company said in a statement. The first add-on to be affected will be the Vietnamese language interface pack, which was made available yesterday and requires validation to download.
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Shaga · Mar 31, 2005, 09:54 PM

I've already heard that win2k3 pirated doesn't let you log in after sp1 install. I don't like the microsoft but good to see that they finally noticed thing called pirating.

Mar 31, 2005, 08:49 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,779 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Microsoft expands Windows piracy check on downloads Expanding its measures to combat software piracy, Microsoft Corp. will require users who want to download local-language add-ons to Windows to first validate their copy of the operating system as legitimate. Microsoft now offers versions of Windows XP in 24 languages and supports another 20 languages with free operating system add-ons, called Windows XP Language Interface Packs. The add-ons don't offer complete translations of the Windows XP user interface but cover many of its common features. Over the coming months, Microsoft will require users who want to download the add-ons to first authenticate their copy of Windows, blocking access for users of pirated Windows copies, the company said in a statement. The first add-on to be affected will be the Vietnamese language interface pack, which was made available yesterday and requires validation to download. _______________ Read More: Computerworld __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Mar 31, 2005, 09:54 PM	#2
Shaga Intelligent Life Form Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 383 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	I've already heard that win2k3 pirated doesn't let you log in after sp1 install. I don't like the microsoft but good to see that they finally noticed thing called pirating. __________________ Server: Currently Offline